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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,274.96, 4,912.44 and 968.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,274.96, 4,912.44 and 968.08 is: 1,452.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,274.96 : 4,912.44 = 968.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,274.96/4,912.44 = 968.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,274.96x = 4,912.44 × 968.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,274.96x = 4,755,634.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,755,634.92/3,274.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,452.12

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